Barkhera Chain - Hatta, Damoh
Barkhera Chain is a village situated in the Hatta tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatta and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Barkhera Chan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkhera Chain village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhera Chain is 461764. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.61 hectares and falls under the 470775 pincode. Hatta is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Barkhera Chain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Barkhera Chain
According to the 2011 Census, Barkhera Chain village had a total population of 681 people, including 347 males and 334 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.06%, with male literacy at 76.08% and female literacy at 57.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 681 | 347 | 334 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 89 | 46 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 189 | 95 | 94 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Literate Population | 397 | 229 | 168 |
| Illiterate Population | 284 | 118 | 166 |
Nearby Villages of Barkhera Chain
Barkhera Chain is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Barkhera Chain
Barkhera Chain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hatta to Barkhera Chain is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Barkhera Chain is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barkhera Chain
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkhera Chain village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Barkhera Chain
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barkhera Chain village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Barkhera Chain
Where is Barkhera Chain located?
Barkhera Chain village is located in Hatta Tehsil, Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkhera Chain?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkhera Chain is Barkhera Chan.
What is the pincode of Barkhera Chain?
The pincode of Barkhera Chain is 470775.
What is the population of Barkhera Chain?
Barkhera Chain had a total population of 681, including 347 males and 334 females.
How many households are there in Barkhera Chain?
Barkhera Chain had 169 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkhera Chain?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkhera Chain was 67.06%. Male literacy was 76.08% and female literacy was 57.73%.